2. The Unexplained Disappearance of "Norm"
Allow me to introduce you to "Norm", a character and renowned mascot for an Australian government program and advertising campaign that encouraged people to be more active and participate in sports or other physical activities. This image that you see above was at the time the quintessential face of the everyday "NORMal" Aussie bloke. To which we all seemingly agreed was not only accurate but resembled many close family members. Norm graced our televisions for years throughout the 80's, bestowing upon us the knowledge and wisdom about healthy living and the dangers of cancer that no teacher, health care professionals, celebrity or government agencies could get through to us without the use of a drill to the brain (or personal experience). He was essentially responsible in basically turning the entire health of a nation around in a complete 180. Then BAM, he was gone. I can even recall the last year I saw a "Norm" commercial. It was 1991, as I was in year 8 at the time. I saw the commercial above for sunscreen and actually remarked to myself that I hadn't seen him since I was back in Year Six, which was 1989. Then I never saw him again. But for those who weren't paying attention, this era of Australian television that marks Norms "disappearance" seemingly coincided with the start of a now internationally renowned part of American television folklore. I am sorry to tell you this my American friends, but as my peers use to say, "the proof is in the pudding." But, if the previous four arguments that support my theory still does not convince you, then surely the combination of EACH point that culminates in my final case against Homer Simpsons ethnicity is enough to sway any argument. Otherwise you are simply deluding yourselves.